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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.65, 1,086.97 and 433.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.65, 1,086.97 and 433.57 is: 598.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.65 : 1,086.97 = 433.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.65/1,086.97 = 433.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.65x = 1,086.97 × 433.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.65x = 471,280.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,280.70/787.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.34

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